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Beautiful and very dog friendly - Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach

The carmel beach is one of the world's most beautiful beaches and is a great place to let your dog run free. At one end is Pebble Beach golf course and it is an easy climb up to see both the 9th and 10th holes. Dolphins were visible in the ocean when we were there in the morning.

Visited August 2014

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Everything from the sand to the views of Pebble Beach this is the best beach in California. My family and I love to have picnics and have our dogs and kids run around. Note: if your dog does not play nice with others DO NOT bring them!!!!

A lot of us locals hanging out and enjoying where we live. You can also have bone fires at certain spots.

ENJOY!

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Chris L

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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194 reviews

91 attraction reviews

119 helpful votes

“The softest sand!”

Reviewed August 6, 2014

We had been traveling the Pacific Coast highway all the way from the tip of Washington and this sand was ultra-soft. We had a nice stroll along the beach in the early morning. Others were out, but it wasn't too crowded. The skies were overcast, but our moods light as we listened to the waves and viewed Carmel and the Pebble Beach golf course.

Visited August 2014

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USAGirl33

Buffalo, New York

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20 reviews

5 attraction reviews

16 helpful votes

“Gorgeous - must do the Scenic Road drive!”

Reviewed August 5, 2014

A must see in Carmel, the beach is pristine with soft white sand and beautiful coastline view. We saw dolphins around sunset! Parking in the late afternoon/evening was not a problem. Highly reccommend driving down Scenic Road which is a one-way street starting at the beach parking lot. The homes on this road are like little storybook houses, amazing architecture with gorgeous setting. The best of Carmel is right there on the coast!

Visited August 2014

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Djn067

San Francisco, California

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28 reviews

7 attraction reviews

8 helpful votes

“Clean, nice sand good time”

Reviewed August 4, 2014

We lucked out and got a parking spot right near the rest room practically on the beach. We tried to boogie board but the waves were not fabulous. We prefer the rougher surf at Marina beach with my 10 and 13 year old boys. But good for swimming and young kids as long as you keep an eye on them. But the beach was clean and dogs were allowed off leash. Looked at shells. etc.

Visited August 2014

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